SPRING ENERGIZED LIP SEAL FAUCET BALL VALVE

摘要

A faucet assembly includes a housing that defines a cavity. Within the cavity there is a ball valve that is held in place by cam surfaces of a cam. The cam surfaces positively and directly contact the ball valve without a pliable se al member disposed there between. The possible location of the ball valve eliminates linear movement. Further, a seal assembly is disposed between the cam and the ball valve in locations that are not in direct contact with the cam surfaces. The cam surfaces hold the ball valve in place separately from the seal resulting in less load on the seal to provide lengthened seal life.